Handel’s Rodelinda now available on DVD

A spectacular recording of the Theater an der Wien’s 2011 production of Handel’s Rodelinda is now available on DVD. Bejun Mehta takes a star turn as Bertarido, the fallen king, with Danielle de Niese as his wife Rodelinda, and Nikolaus Harnoncourt leading the Concentus Musicus Wien. Purchase your copy today via Presto Classical, and enjoy a preview of this must-see production on YouTube.

“The star of the show was countertenor Bejun Mehta as Bertarido, who gave a thrilling performance. Endowed with a rich sound and a considerable variety of vocal colors, he sang his character’s mournful music with plangent phrasing, excellent dramatic timing, and, when required, stunning virtuosity . . . ”